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OS Openspace Maps

OS Openspace Maps works using the [[osmap]] shortcode anywhere in your post. It allows maps with markers and gpx or kml files to be shown like the example at the foot of this page. The following parameters can be passed: height=”xxx” sets the height of the map div width=”xxx” sets …

Naismith’s Rule

Naismith’s Rule is a rule of thumb that helps in the planning of a walking or hiking expedition by calculating how long it will take to walk the route, including ascents. The rule was devised by William W. Naismith, a Scottish mountaineer, in 1892. The basic rule is as follows: …